Forklift plastic pallets can be classified into the following types based on their structural type, load-bearing capacity, and usage scenarios:
1、 Classified by structural type
Chuan shaped tray
At the bottom, there are three parallel beams forming a "chuan" structure, and forklifts can enter from the long or short side in four directions.
The shelf has strong load-bearing capacity, especially suitable for beam type shelf stacking.
Tian shaped tray
The bottom is a square frame with uniform force distribution and high stacking stability.
However, it is important to pay attention to compatibility with manual hydraulic forklifts.
Nine legged tray
There are nine legs at the bottom, and forks can be inserted on all four sides, making the structure lightweight.
Suitable for low load and low turnover scenarios (such as one-time transportation).
Double sided tray
Both sides have the same structure and can be used, with excellent load-bearing capacity.
Due to its large weight and lack of forklift slots, it is not compatible with manual hydraulic forklifts.
2、 Classified by load-bearing capacity
Lightweight pallet
Shelf load capacity ≤ 0.5 tons, such as nine legged or non steel pipe Sichuan/Tian shaped pallets.
Lightweight structure, can be nested and stored to save space.
Heavy duty pallet
The shelf load can reach 1.5 tons, and common types include:
Built in steel pipe Sichuan/Tian shaped tray (key parts embedded with steel pipes to enhance load-bearing capacity);
Double sided welding or grid tray.
Suitable for high-frequency heavy-duty scenarios such as manufacturing and logistics centers.
3、 Other special types
Built in steel pipe tray: Steel pipes are embedded at key stress points of structures such as Chuanzi and Tianzi, significantly improving dynamic and shelf load capacity.
Double sided welded tray: designed with double-sided mesh or flat plate, suitable for heavy-duty stacking.
Material supplement: Plastic trays are mainly made of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) or polypropylene (PP), which have the characteristics of moisture resistance, corrosion resistance, and easy cleaning.